Samsung Galaxy J5 review

The Samsung Galaxy J5 currently has an Informr score of 8.4 out of 10.
This score is based on our evaluation of 8
sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Android

Operating system

Operating system

Android

1.2 GHz

Processor

Processor

1.2 GHz

5"

Screen Size

Screen Size

5"

13+ MP

Camera

Camera

13+ MP

2600 mAh

Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

It is easy to answer the question whether the update of Samsung's Galaxy J5 has been successful: Yes. The metal casing makes a much higher-quality impression and looks more modern than the predecessor's old-fashioned casing. The front-facing camera has been upgraded with a full-fledged LED flash, th...

- Florian Wimmer, Notebookcheck

It’s a shame to end on the slight downer of the camera because it’s the only area where the Samsung Galaxy J5 puts a foot wrong as far as I’m concerned. Usually, when I’ve reviewed a budget handset, I’m extremely eager to get back to my own phone, but in this instance,...

- Alan Martin, Alphr

The camera on the Galaxy J5 is really the phone's only issue, though, as the rest of it is great value. Its excellent screen and amazing battery life far exceed anything else in this price range, and it's certainly got enough speed to get you through most of your daily smartphone tasks.

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Critic Reviews

Not perfect, but it is a really good smartphone from the lower mid-range

It is easy to answer the question whether the update of Samsung's Galaxy J5 has been successful: Yes. The metal casing makes a much higher-quality impression and looks more modern than the predecessor's old-fashioned casing. The front-facing camera has been upgraded with a full-fledged LED flash,...More

It is easy to answer the question whether the update of Samsung's Galaxy J5 has been successful: Yes. The metal casing makes a much higher-quality impression and looks more modern than the predecessor's old-fashioned casing. The front-facing camera has been upgraded with a full-fledged LED flash, the working memory and storage device capacities have been increased, a somewhat faster processor and more screen surface are now installed.

Brilliance on a budget

It’s a shame to end on the slight downer of the camera because it’s the only area where the Samsung Galaxy J5 puts a foot wrong as far as I’m concerned. Usually, when I’ve reviewed a budget handset, I’m extremely eager to get back to my own phone, but in this instanc...More

It’s a shame to end on the slight downer of the camera because it’s the only area where the Samsung Galaxy J5 puts a foot wrong as far as I’m concerned. Usually, when I’ve reviewed a budget handset, I’m extremely eager to get back to my own phone, but in this instance, I’ll actually be a little sad to see the back of the J5. It’s smooth, stylish, and performs nicely with a bright screen and an incredible battery life. On one such day when I barely used the phone, it lost just 3% of its life from sitting in standby

Incredible battery life and beautiful Super AMOLED display

The camera on the Galaxy J5 is really the phone's only issue, though, as the rest of it is great value. Its excellent screen and amazing battery life far exceed anything else in this price range, and it's certainly got enough speed to get you through most of your daily smartphone tasks.

The camera on the Galaxy J5 is really the phone's only issue, though, as the rest of it is great value. Its excellent screen and amazing battery life far exceed anything else in this price range, and it's certainly got enough speed to get you through most of your daily smartphone tasks.

User Reviews

I dropped it after a week

I have had a Sansumg Galaxy Ace for years dropped it loads of times without problem, it was built like a tank. The Sansumg J5 is very plasticy, it slipped out of my hands, it was not a heavy fall it did not even mark the phone, now the screen is blank despite trying to reset it.

Nice Smartphone

Samsung galaxy J5 is a well-known for its battery life and their camera quality. Now Samsung introduce latest version of galaxy J5 (2016). It comes with new S bike mode feature and 5.2-inch display slightly larger than old version.

Amazing Battery Life

The battery life of Samsung Galaxy J5 amazing and camera quality and many other features like text messaging, internet access is excellent. The phone connectivity & wireless capabilities are really impressive.

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